The Teacher-Scholar Column
Elizabeth A. Bennion, Indiana University South Bend.
As a teacher-scholar, I am always seeking new ways to improve my teaching and research, and to connect with others who can help …
Excellence in teaching political science is essential to the discipline. This interview series highlights campus teaching award winners who have been recognized by APSA for their achievements. Learn more about the campus teaching award recognition program here. Ñusta Carranza …
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Aaron Ettinger, Carleton University
I’d never laughed with joy at a student presentation before.
Usually, any amusement while grading arises from some malapropism or logical leap that only an undergraduate could construct. But this was different.
My delight came …
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Kerry F. Crawford, James Madison University
Leah Cathryn Windsor, The University of Memphis
Colleges and universities in the United States are desperate to “return to normal” after three semesters of teaching and learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty, …
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Robin Kolodny • Temple University
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I’ve been asked to write about how chairs might best use their time over the summer. This suggests you have free time (!). Still, most of …
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Steven Rathgeb Smith • American Political Science Association
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Greetings! I hope you and your family are healthy and OK in these challenging times. I am grateful for the opportunity to update …
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Phillip Ardoin • Appalachian State University
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Completing the annual evaluation of faculty is one of the most important responsibilities of a Department Chair. The annual evaluation impacts faculty merit pay and …
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Melissa Michelson • Menlo College
Patricia Stapleton • RAND Corporation
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The discipline of political science and academia more generally continue to evade fully realizing gender equity. Women are disproportionately burdened with …
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Cammy Shay • Houston Community College
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The shocks of the pandemic can color the way we reflect on the experiences of the past 16-months. Still, without sounding too Pollyannaish, I’ve considered …
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Justin Zimmerman & Kumar Ramanathan, Northwestern University
The Challenge
We have all stared into it: the black boxes of indifference as we lecture on the past and present lessons of political science. Virtual teaching and learning can be tedious and …
Playing Politics: Using Games to Help Students Prepare for Final Assessments Read More »